Sub trades that will be contracted out are electrical, roofing, and windows.

There is an agreement that after the shares open, they will be traded on a specific market.

It is a build to suit and the tenant is a publicly traded company in the oil and gas space.

So far, the pros/ cons I have are:PROS: Dedicated GC/ Subs to turn projects fasterBigger pool of money to work withCONS: Less of control in decision-makingGoing into biz with girlfriend (of 20 years) could be bad ideaThanks in advance for any thoughts on how to structure things as well?

It’s such a competitive market here that even trying to buy off MLS I‘ve lost to cash buyers, so I figured I had done enough research on the location and would base my decision on that.

Seasoned smaller investors typically base their initial investment decision on the CoC returns as this metric illustrates a more accurate snap shot calculation. 

Then you can make a more informed decision next time whether you want to do it yourself.

Are there any tips or advice you guys could give me to become more knowledgeable so that when I do start investing I make beneficial decisions?

If you want to get out of a deal, communicate that to the other side and deal with the consequences of your decision.  Lying

If they leave you before their lease is up keep their deposit to cover your one month of vacancy and move on  and this time add this to your  tenant screening procedure:  let the applicants rack up before you make a decision on your next tenant.